1. Nutrition For Infants
Energy Needs- the actual energy requirement of individual infants will vary based on body size, level of activity, and rate of growth. ... The importance of high energy density diets are important, to meet high energy needs. ... Requirements must be at least partially met by dietary sources. ... Human milk contains 50-55% of energy as fat, and most formulas contain 45-50% of energy as fat. Infants thrive and grow normally when fed diets with 30-60% of calories as fat; less energy-dense diets may result in inadequate energy intake. ...
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